Memory Processes Quiz

What are the three fundamental processes involved in memory?

• Encoding, storage, retrieval

• Sensory, short-term, long-term

• Attention, perception, cognition

• Learning, understanding, applying

What is the first stage of memory according to the stage model of memory?

• Long-term memory

• Short-term memory

• Sensory memory

• Working memory

How long does sensory memory typically last?

• 1/4 second to 3 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 1 minute

• 5 minutes

What is the process of transforming information into a form that can be entered into and retained by the memory system?

• Retrieval

• Storage

• Encoding

• Attention

What is the duration for which information is stored in short-term memory?

• Up to 5 seconds

• Up to 10 seconds

• Up to 20 seconds

• Up to 30 seconds

What type of memory is responsible for the long-term storage of information?

• Sensory memory

• Short-term memory

• Long-term memory

• Working memory

Who conducted the experiment that identified the characteristics of visual sensory memory?

• Peterson & Peterson

• George Sperling

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

How long does sensory memory typically hold information?

• For a few seconds

• For a few minutes

• For a few hours

• For a few days

What is the primary function of short-term memory according to the key theme?

• To permanently store information

• To provide temporary storage for information from sensory and long-term memory

• To erase unnecessary information

• To enhance sensory perception

What is visual sensory memory sometimes referred to as?

• Echoic memory

• Iconic memory

• Tactile memory

• Olfactory memory